What is RAF Oakhanger?

Introduction RAF Oakhanger is a Royal Air Force station in Hampshire split over three operational sites; with accommodation in nearby Bordon. The main site and operations centre is located near the village of Oakhanger, the two other sites being nearby. The parent station for administrative purposes was RAF Odiham. Brief History RAF Oakhanger was the… Read More

What is the UK Defence Intelligence Fusion Centre?

Introduction The Defence Intelligence Fusion Centre (DIFC) is based at RAF Wyton in Cambridgeshire. Largely created from the staff of the National Imagery Exploitation Centre (formerly known as the Joint Air Reconnaissance Intelligence Centre (JARIC)) and then known for several years as the Defence Geospatial Intelligence Fusion Centre, it can trace its history back to… Read More

What is the United Kingdom Space Command?

Introduction United Kingdom Space Command (UKSC) is a joint command of the British Armed Forces organised under the Royal Air Force, and staffed by personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force and the British Civil Service. The UKSC has three functions: space operations, space workforce generation, and space capability. UK Space Command… Read More

What is French Space Command?

Introduction The French Space Command (French: Commandement de l’Espace, CdE) is a formation of the French Air and Space Force, which deals with space issues. It supersedes the Joint Space Command, which was created in 2010. Mission A formation of the Ministry of the Armed Forces, the JSC is placed under the authority of the… Read More

What is the US Space Command?

Introduction The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM or SPACECOM) is a unified combatant command of the United States Department of Defence, responsible for military operations in outer space, specifically all operations 100 kilometres (62 miles) and greater above mean sea level. US Space Command is responsible for the operational employment of space forces that are… Read More

What is the US Space National Guard?

Introduction The Space National Guard is the proposed National Guard component of the United States Space Force. Refer to US Space Command. Cost A report by the Congressional Budget Office indicated that the creation of a Space National Guard, as proposed by the National Guard Bureau, would cost an additional $100 million per year in… Read More

What is the Naval Outdoor Centre Germany?

Introduction The Naval Outdoor Centre Germany (NOCG) is the Royal Navy’s adventurous and challenging activities centre situated in the beautiful Allgäu area of Bavaria, Germany. What is the Aim of NOCG? NOCG’s aim is to deliver Naval Service members (Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Marines (RM)) an opportunity to participate in adventurous activities that are… Read More